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George Liston Obituary
Johnston - George F. Liston, 93, passed away April 16 at Bishop Drumm in Johnston. George was born March 28, 1927 to Leo and Mary (Varnum) Liston. George graduated from Colo High School and served in the US Army in Germany in 1944-45.
He married Maxine Edel at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshalltown on July 11, 1953. George was engaged in farming south of Nevada and as an active cattle buyer. In 1992 he retired to enjoy 20+ years of retirement in Marshalltown. He was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church. George is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maxine, and sons Steven (Gwen) of Waukee; John (Sonya) of Clearwater, FL; and Patrick (Marianne) of Draper, UT; and daughter Joni (John) Grosso of Charlotte, NC; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held once visiting restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Alzheimer's Association, Catholic Charities or The Red Cross.
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April 18, 2020
DEAR MAXINE. SORRY TO HEAR OF GEORGE'S PASSING. BUT PROBABLY A BLESSING. HE WAS MY FAVORITE HAPPY GO LUCKY COUSIN. WE ARE STUCK HERE IN TEXAS TIL THIS VIRUS GETS STRAIGHTENED OUT. JOHN VARNUM
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Elaine Mohr
April 18, 2020
Dear Maxine & Family: I was so sorry to read of George's passing today. I have such wonderful memories of babysitting you kiddos & the wonderful neighbors you all were to the Mohr family. Please know I am praying for comfort for all of you. George was a wonderful man! Love & blessings to you all!
Sincerely,
Elaine Mohr
511 North Street
Maxwell, IA 50161
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